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Inspiration June 26, 2018
Dance like nobody's watching.
Songs have a lot of power. They can affect either large groups of people or individuals. That’s why when you’re feeling down and want to focus on loving yourself, for example, you might put on an empowering tune.
So with self-love being an ultimate goal in life (for us, anyway) we wanted to hear more songs about just that. There are so many about falling in love with others, so why not yourself?
We found the best songs to remind you of your self-worth. Play these next time you’re doubting you’re awesomeness.
“Gonna love myself, no, I don’t need anybody else.”
She was an actress first, most famously in “True Grit,” but her fame in “Pitch Perfect 2” showed us that she could sing. This led to the perfect single to remind yourself of your worth.
This list wouldn’t be complete without this self-empowering bop about embracing your own company. She was only 19 years old when the song came out, yet it’s a mature look into the results of self-love.
“I’m dancing on my own, I’ll make the moves up as I go.”
You either love or hate Taylor Swift, but you can’t deny you know the words to this self-love anthem.
There’s a reason it’s so catchy and it goes beyond the “sick beat.” It’s a representation of the joy you experience when you don’t let things get to you. Swift often makes songs about loving yourself and she makes them danceable, which only adds to the appeal. After all, dancing like nobody’s watching is a huge part of self-love.
“We don’t need romance, we only wanna dance. We’re gonna let our hair hang down.”
This song is the perfect track for a girls’ night out. Twain encapsulates the liberating feeling of just doing what you please and being in a judgment-free zone. Twain shows off the perks of letting loose even if you look a little crazy.
“But my love, he doesn’t love me, so I tell myself, I do.”
This song gives some tough love to the people who’ve dealt with messy relationships. Specifically, Dua Lipa understands that knowing your boundaries is a major part of loving yourself and wants to make that clear. Why put an unhealthy amount of energy into somebody else when you could save that energy for yourself?
“What’s wrong with being confident?”
Demi Lovato’s songs often revolve around her journey towards self-love and confidence. We’ve gotten to see both strong and vulnerable sides of Lovato throughout her career and both are valuable. However, feeling confident just looks and sounds so good!
“I hope you get your dreams, just go ahead, let your hair down. You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.”
Sometimes self-love is about enjoying the little things, like playing your favorite songs on a summer day. Corinne Bailey Rae captures the bliss of relaxing and living in the moment with this track. This sultry tune is relatively quiet compared to the others on this list, but it ensures you understand that not worrying about anything is part of the beauty of loving yourself.
“I’m a motherfucking woman, baby, alright. I don’t need a man to be holding me too tight.”
Kesha has been publicly facing her trauma over the past couple years. However, restrictions put on her by her previous music label didn’t stop her from releasing music in 2017.
Her rebellious nature, while more refined than on some of her biggest hits like “TiK ToK,” still shines here. She hasn’t changed who she is, showing that she’s been a free-spirit from the start. She isn’t going to let people undermine her. This song lets people know you can’t mess with the bull without getting the horns!
“You are beautiful, no matter what they say. Words can’t bring you down.”
The chorus is a much-needed repetition of acknowledging your imperfections. Everybody has them and they’re what make us beautiful.
Several of her songs are upbeat and capture feelings of self-love, but its refreshing to hear a more stripped down voice, specifically in a song where the lyrics are so raw.
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, stand a little taller, doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone.”
Kelly Clarkson has been all over the charts since she won the first season of “American Idol” in 2002. The gravel and texture in Clarkson’s powerhouse voice add to her tough personality and makes her songs, usually about empowerment, even more appealing. Her voice is unmistakable and her ability to empower women through lyrics is undeniable.
“I stop the world, male or female, it make no difference, I stop the world.”
Nicki Minaj and Beyonce are confidence personified both on and off stage. So when they finally teamed up, they, of course, gave us the rap we all needed. They specifically showcase their rapping talents in this song, which is for all powerful women. It’s especially appropriate for those of us who need a reminder of how far self-love can take you.
“My loneliness ain’t killing me no more. I, I’m stronger.”
There’s no feminist empowerment playlist without one of the queens of pop. The energy emitted from Britney Spears songs is contagious and her resilience is truly an inspiration. She’s living proof that a little self-care can go a long way.
Loving yourself allows you to see how amazing you are. Most importantly, it shows what you’re capable of. Sing these songs about loving yourself at the top of your lungs because it feels good and because you’re worth it.
